EMDR Therapy

EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a ground-breaking therapy approach used in the treatment of trauma. This extensively researched and proven therapy has helped millions release painful memories, beliefs or experiences. When the brain's natural healing process is activated, EMDR can heal many issues that have been difficult to treat in the past. 

By using bilateral stimulation, the brain is activated and allows the release of painful experiences that may be "trapped" in the brain. When the painful experience or belief is unlocked, the two hemispheres of the brain can communicate with each other. Pairing bilateral stimulation and the identified targets, the negative experiences are desensitized, or, less painful. The negative experience is then reprocessed, allowing for new meaning to be attached to the experience. 

EMDR benefits those who have experienced any kind of trauma experience, including but not limited to, physical, emotional or sexual abuse, grief and loss, crime, car accidents, or natural disasters. Research has shown that it is proven to be one of the most effective methods of healing PTSD. 

Form more information on EMDR, visit www.emdria.org or www.emdr.com 

EMDR Intensives

EMDR Intensives are an accelerated and concentrated form of traditional EMDR therapy. Instead of weekly sessions, EMDR Intensives involve extended sessions that can last several hours up to several days, creating an immersive and focused therapeutic experience. Click Here for more details.

Key Benefits of EMDR Intensives

1. Fewer Sessions, Lower Overall Cost: While an intensive may feel like a higher upfront investment, many clients require fewer total sessions to experience meaningful symptom relief.

For clients who:

  • Have high deductibles

  • Are paying out of pocket

  • Cannot commit to months of weekly sessions

2. Reduced Life Disruption: Weekly therapy can be inaccessible for clients who:

  • Work hourly or multiple jobs

  • Have limited PTO

  • Manage childcare or caregiving responsibilities

  • Travel frequently or live rurally

EMDR intensives:

  • Minimize repeated time off work

  • Reduce childcare coordination

  • Allow clients to schedule care intentionally (e.g., a planned day off)

3. Effective for Clients With Limited Availability

EMDR intensives are particularly helpful for clients who:

  • Cannot attend therapy consistently

  • Are navigating transitions (divorce, relocation, legal cases)

  • Need focused work within a short window

4. Supports Nervous System Regulation Without Prolonged Exposure

EMDR does not rely on repeated verbal retelling of trauma.

In an intensive format:

  • Clients can move through preparation, processing, and integration in a contained arc

  • There is more time to support regulation and grounding

  • Processing is less fragmented than weekly sessions

5. Particularly Helpful for Single-Incident or Clearly Defined Targets

EMDR intensives are well-suited for:

  • Single-incident trauma

  • Medical trauma

  • Birth trauma

  • Relationship ruptures

  • Performance or situational anxiety

  • Grief with identifiable stuck points

Clients often experience measurable relief in a shorter timeframe.

6. Reduces Long-Term Therapy Dependence

EMDR intensives:

  • Emphasize internal resourcing and self-efficacy

  • Reduce the need for indefinite therapy

  • Support autonomy rather than dependence

The goal is not endless treatment, but restored capacity.

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